Job Summary
The Joint Lobby Specialist I will perform a variety of routine to moderately complex customer service and administrative tasks of their home Elected Official Office. This is the entry level role of the Joint Lobby Specialist job family progression, which means that you advance based on your efforts and motivation from a level one up to a level three. Successful applicants will be expected to advance to a Joint Lobby Specialist II within 12-18 months of their start date. A Joint Lobby Specialist starts in their ‘home’ office of hiring. Once they have a firm grounding and knowledge base in that office, and feel comfortable taking on more, cross training starts in one of the partner offices. Our training program is designed to offer the best chance of success for our team in their journey of advancement and growth.
Qualifications
One to two years of related work experience required. Experience working in a high volume, direct customer contact service environment preferred.
Experience processing technical work such as interpretation and explanation of complex regulations to customers preferred. Associate’s degree in business or related field preferred.
Other combinations of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Knowledge of: general office procedures and practices; spelling, capitalization, punctuation and rules of grammar, and of the formats and clerical procedures used in performing the work; filing and record-keeping procedures; business English; PC computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases; basic bookkeeping and/or cashiering methods and practices as required by the position.
Ability to: operate standard office equipment such as computer software applications, telephones, facsimile machines, copy machines; apply sound judgment in making decisions independently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations; diffuse difficult or highly charged situations; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively orally and in writing; learn and adhere to prescribed office routines; establish and maintain respectful and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; maintain a courteous attitude toward the public and fellow employees; sit or stand for long periods of time while performing routine and repetitive functions. Apply policies and procedures consistently to a variety of (clear and unclear) situations. Effectively communicate specific details from the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) to customers served by programs and transactional work from primary office of assignment.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Salary Grade: Local 11.503 $18.81 - $23.99- per hour
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.